El Cajas National Park

Description:

This is a high altitude ecosystem also known as paramo. The area covers 28,500 hectares and it features valleys with 232 lagoons. Among the most important ones can mention: Lagartococha, Osohuaycu, Mamamag, Taitachungo, Quinoascocha, La Toreadora, Sunincocha, Cascarillas, Ventanas and Tinguishcocha. There is a trail for hiking around this scenery.

  • Latitude: 2º46'58''S
  • Longitude: 79º13'24''O
  • Altitude: 3936
  • Location City: Cuenca
  • Photographer: Fabián Villagómez
  • Address: Vía Colectora Cuenca - Puerto Inca, Azuay